About this property
Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodation surrounded by mountains and many temples. Originally developed as a lodging for the temples’ pilgrims, it conducts Buddhist services every morning that guests can attend. Nankai Koyasan Train Station is a 15-minute drive away. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A safety deposit box is also provided. The 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- features luggage storage and free parking. Kansai International Airport is 40 km away. Nankai Namba Train Station in Osaka is a 2-hour train ride from the proprety. Healthy vegetarian meals are served in the guest room or in the dining room for dinner and breakfast.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
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Breakfast info
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Free private parking available on-site
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Public Bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Denisa
Czech Republic“Our stay in the temple was un unique experience, we enjoyed it very much!” - Ryan
Netherlands“A very nice and big room. The location is super central and makes for a super place to gonsightseeing. The diner was incredibly and blew our expectations away! We had an amazing night's sleep and it was very spectacular to be allowed to take part...” - Stephanie
Australia“Dinner was excellent! Beautiful lodgings. Serene setting. Worth the trip even with our four children who were dubious about how they'd cope with the experience. We loved it.” 
Eleni
Greece“The place was amazing. Very beautiful, with a zen garden outside. Very obliging people at the reception and everything as described. The hole of Koyasan was a unique and unforgettable experience which was enhanced by our stay. Extra special like...”- Samantha
United Kingdom“A fantastic ryokan experience in a vast impressive temple complex. Dinner and breakfast was exceptional and prepared with great care, and the 9pm curfew was actually a great opportunity to slow down and take stock. We pre-booked a room with an...” - Chiara
Italy“Beautiful room with a window overlooking the garden and the vermilion Konpon Daito Pagoda. The sound of the bell and the scent of incense completed the picture. The morning prayer was very interesting and emotional.” - Chiayi
Taiwan“The room is super beautiful and full with details. It’s cozy and clean, the view through the window is really nice.” - J
Singapore“Beautiful and serene temple accommodation with option of private shower and bathroom, amazing shojin ryori dinner. Fantastic location next to Konpon Daito pagoda. Options to attend morning prayers, meditate, copy sutras.” - Helen Australia“Staying in Koyasan was incredibly special. The temple was incredibly beautiful, and being able to attend morning prayers was an experience I will never forget. The room was traditional - we had a lovely fresh dinner sitting cross-legged in our...”
- Cesare
Germany“Large Japanese style room. Structure is a bit cold but rooms were equipped with AC and a gas stove. Rich dinner and breakfast. Well located far from the Main Street.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that the property is pilgrims' lodgings in a temple. It's not a regular hotel, inn or guesthouse.
Please note that some rooms do not have a lock (a safety deposit box is available in all rooms).
Additional fees may apply for children. If travelling with children, please inform the property of the number and age of children, whether they require extra futon bedding and/or meals, by leaving notes in the Special Request box at the time of booking.
Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must check in by 17:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner
All guests with a room-only rate or breakfast-inclusive rate must check in by 19:00.
The property recommends guests come to Koyasan and to the property with light luggage, due to steep hills and stairs in the area.
The Koyasan mountainous area is generally a lot cooler than other areas. The property recommends guests bring enough clothes.
The property strongly recommends guests book meal-inclusive rates, or to bring own food. Dinner requests on-site cannot be accommodated. Dinner options in the vicinity are limited, and do not offer an English menu.
Guests with food allergies or other dietary restrictions should inform the property in advance.
The property's on-site public bath is open from 16:00-21:00. Specific time may be allocated depending on availability.
